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　　Princeton English Group Partners with Beijing Foreign Studies University to Establish Susan Chyn English Center

　　BEIJING, March 16, 2006 – Princeton English Group, a company founded by a former TOEFL®director, and Beijing Foreign Studies University today announced that they are joining forces to offer a new English-language training program, to be operated under Princeton English Group’s trademark—Susan Chyn English Center. The agreement creates an educational effort that constitutes an exciting synergy between the best pedagogy from East and West.

　　Beijing Foreign Studies University Vice President Li Pengyi said: “Our university is considered the best language training provider in China. This year is our 65th anniversary, and throughout our long history we have trained many advanced-level students, including diplomats. Susan Chyn is one of the premier experts in the field of language testing and language training, which is why we are so pleased to be expanding our English-language offerings to include a Susan Chyn English Center. Today's agreement brings together English-language expertise in new ways that will allow Chinese students to raise their English to a higher level.”

　　Susan Chyn, president of Princeton English Group and a former Educational Testing Service director for TOEFL test development, is no stranger to the English-language market. “In this dynamic era of global education, language standards continue to be transformed. Speaking and writing about professional topics have become imperatives, as is seen in the new requirements for the TOEFL®iBT test. I’m thrilled to be working on this key program with one of China’s finest language training providers. Together with BFSU, the Susan Chyn English Center will offer authentic spoken and written English texts and cutting-edge pedagogy designed for Chinese learners.”

　　The first classes are set to begin in May, leading off with preparation classes for TOEFL iBT, a new internet-based version of the test which is scheduled to be administered in China later this year. In addition to assessing listening and reading comprehension, the new test includes integrated writing and speaking tasks requiring the test taker to combine information from more than one source and communicate about it.

　　About Princeton English Group:

　　Princeton English Group is an innovative company established to help language learners reach their language goals. Susan Chyn, a former TOEFL director, has over 30 years of experience in English testing and training. She speaks fluent Chinese and has written extensively on language issues, including Chinese learner’s strengths and weaknesses. Chyn contributes to English-learning portals on 21stcentury.com and sina.com. For more information, visit edu.sina.com.cn/focus/susan/index.html.

　　About Beijing Foreign Studies University:

　　Beijing Foreign Studies University, founded in 1941, is one of the key universities directly under the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. It offers 35 languages, the largest number of foreign languages taught in Chinese universities. The university has rich experience in teaching foreign languages with state-of-the-art technology. For more information, visit www.bwpx.com